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CanWest Air

Cessna 208 Caravan Captain (NTR Welcome)

✈️ Cessna 208 Caravan Captain

Take the left seat on a proven turboprop and build command time with a permanent opportunity flying the Cessna 208 Caravan. Non-type rated applicants are welcome—training is provided.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided)
  • Experience: Minimum 1000 hours total time
  • Licence Requirements: CPL, IR, ME
  • Open to Lic. Holders: TCCA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP Level: 4 (minimum)
  • Passport & Travel: Valid passport and unrestricted travel between Canada and the USA
  • Security: Clean Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided (candidates must have current work eligibility)

🧭 About the role

As a Caravan Captain, you’ll command safe, efficient, and professional operations in a single‑engine turboprop environment. You’ll apply sound decision‑making, lead by example in the cockpit, and represent the operation with exceptional airmanship and customer focus.

🧰 What you’ll do

  • Plan and execute IFR/VFR flights in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong command leadership, checklist discipline, and threat/error management.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, and weather/NOTAM briefings.
  • Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to ensure safe, on‑time operations.
  • Maintain meticulous flight logs, operational paperwork, and compliance records.
  • Uphold the highest safety, security, and service standards on every sector.

🌟 Minimum requirements

  • Experience: 1000+ hours total time.
  • Licences/Ratings: Valid CPL, IR, and ME under TCCA.
  • Medical: Class 1.
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • Type Rating: Not required; NTR applicants welcome—training provided.

🛡️ Additional requirements

  • Valid passport with the ability to travel between Canada and the USA without restriction.
  • Clean Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • No visa sponsorship provided—current authorization to work in Canada is required.

🎓 Training & onboarding

Successful candidates will receive company-provided type training and onboarding tailored to the Cessna 208 Caravan, covering aircraft systems, SOPs, performance, and emergency procedures to ensure you’re confident and mission‑ready.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you meet the requirements and are eager to captain the Caravan, submit your application with a current résumé and licence/medical details. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.